A big moment of immaturity came from Alejandro Garnacho at Old Trafford last weekend. He scored a “banger” – as it is now officially named – but deigned it beneath him to celebrate, as some Manchester United fans have been questioning his input lately.
Clearly he feels he isn’t being respected enough for his seven Premier League assists in the past three seasons – his primary job in that position.
Usually, when a young player demands respect, the best course of action is to get rid of the self-important starlet as soon as possible, or at least drop them as a reality check.
In this case, he is still very young and he just needs the skipper – well said Bruno Fernandes post-match – and the new manager to have a sensible word.
And by all means don’t celebrate, Alejandro – as long as you continue to deliver more regularly.
A player should never forget that it does come across a bit self-obsessed if he can’t share the joy with the fans, who have paid a lot of money to see him.
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